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GranteedEV · 08-23-2016, 03:56 PM

He was bad at drafting because his philosophy for the draft was "NHL-ready" (lol) filler players.

Once he starting taking a longer term, skill first approach he got us Brodie, Backlund, Ferland, Ortio all of whom were good picks. Tim Erixon was also a good pick at the time as were a few others. But that only lasted four drafts before he was gone. And he didn't have a first in 2010 or he might have drafted Tarasenko or Kuznetsov for all we know.

Not having 2nd rounders though, that's tough. But then again, he did get us a young Mike Cammalleri for one of them. Little did he know Cammy would go off for like 40 goals that contract year.

08-23-2016, 03:56 PM	#5
GranteedEV Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary Exp:	He was bad at drafting because his philosophy for the draft was "NHL-ready" (lol) filler players. Once he starting taking a longer term, skill first approach he got us Brodie, Backlund, Ferland, Ortio all of whom were good picks. Tim Erixon was also a good pick at the time as were a few others. But that only lasted four drafts before he was gone. And he didn't have a first in 2010 or he might have drafted Tarasenko or Kuznetsov for all we know. Not having 2nd rounders though, that's tough. But then again, he did get us a young Mike Cammalleri for one of them. Little did he know Cammy would go off for like 40 goals that contract year. Last edited by GranteedEV; 08-23-2016 at 03:59 PM.